Our 5 good places to eat cheaply in Brussels

Updated June 23, 2024 by Pierre

Who said that eating good food in Brussels had to be expensive? The capital is full of good places where you can enjoy yourself for a very reasonable budget. Today, I'm taking you to discover 5 restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal for less than €15. Enjoy your food!

Brussels: A feast for less than €15? It's possible !

Fed up with exorbitant prices and restaurants taking advantage of their reputation? Want to discover authentic places where you can enjoy delicious cuisine without breaking the bank?

Then you have come to the right place!

Today, we take you to discover our favorite addresses in Brussels where you can enjoy yourself for less than €15.

Far from tourist clichés and tourist traps, we offer you a selection of restaurants that have maintained their authenticity and affordable prices over the years.

These addresses are in no way sponsored, we freely talk to you about our culinary favorites, tested and approved by inveterate gourmands!

Ready to discover the hidden treasures of Brussels gastronomy?

Let's go !

1. Yamato

This Japanese restaurant in Ixelles is a real institution for ramen lovers. There we find flavorful broths and perfectly cooked noodles, all at a very affordable price.

This restaurant is part of our favorite places to eat Miso Ramen soups in Brussels. « The best ramen I've ever had outside of Japan! » exclaims a customer on TripAdvisor. “ A real treat for the taste buds“, adds another.

Le miso ramen is one of Yamato's most popular dishes, and it costs around €15. This is a hearty and tasty dish that is sure to delight you.

• ⏰Opening hours:
  • Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 14:30 p.m. & 18:00 p.m. – 22:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12 a.m. – 00 p.m.
• (I.e.Rue de l’Enseignement 87, Ixelles
• Price: €
• Website

2. Knees to Chin

Notice to fans of asian fusion cuisine ! Knees to Chin, located in Ixelles, offers a unique taste journey through the flavors of Asia. What we appreciate here are fresh & tasty dishes that are quite out of the ordinary“. You can taste there delicious rice rolls garnished with fresh and tasty ingredients, as well as street food dishes inspired by different regions of Asia. The change of scenery culinary is guaranteed. Each of the rolls comes with a special sauce.

We particularly like these two:

• Crispy Bacon: Rice roll stuffed with crispy bacon, pear, marinated daikon, fresh parsley, pickled mustard seeds and wasabi mayonnaise. The combination of smoked bacon and sweet pear is original and delicious, enhanced by the spiciness of marinated daikon, mustard seeds and wasabi mayonnaise (€5.9).
• peking duck: Rice roll topped with Peking duck, pineapple, fresh mint, fresh parsley, crushed peanuts and miso mayonnaise. This revisited composition of Peking duck is an explosion of flavors and textures, with the sweetness of pineapple and the freshness of mint which perfectly counterbalance the fat of the duck (€5.9).

In addition to these two delicious rolls, here is another budget-friendly option:

• Combo Lunch: This menu includes two rice rolls and a side dish of your choice (rice bowl with peanut sauce, coleslaw or miso soup) for €14.9. This is an ideal option for a hearty and tasty meal at an affordable price.

The price of dishes varies depending on your choice, but it is generally between 8€ and 12€. The two rolls mentioned above are priced at €5.9 each and the Combo Lunch is €14.9.

Knees to Chin is a great option for:

• A meal with friends or family
• A quick and tasty lunch
• A dinner in an original setting
• Taste flavors of Asia revisited
• Enjoy a friendly atmosphere

• ⏰Opening hours:
  • Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 14:30 p.m. & 18:00 p.m. – 22:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12 a.m. – 00 p.m.
• (I.e.Rue de l’Enseignement 91
• Price: €
• Website

3. Friterie Antoine

Want a gourmet break on the go? Head to Friterie Antoine! This fry shack is part of one of the best fries in Brussels (in our opinion), cooked in beef fat and served with a multitude of sauces.

If you read Facebook or Google reviews, you won't be able to miss reading “ Crispy and tasty fries, how we like them! »… « A real treat for the taste buds“, adds another. We totally agree!

Attention: It is not possible to eat on site at Friterie Antoine. You can take your fries to go and enjoy them on one of the benches on Place Poelaert or in one of the many cafes there.

If you don't know which sauce to choose, consult our special Belgian sauce guide.

• Price: €
• ⏰ Monday-Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.
• (I.e.Rue Haute 363

4. Eccetera

Located in Etterbeek, this restaurant offers authentic and tasty Italian cuisine. You can taste pizzas, pasta, risottos and other specialties for a very affordable price.

« A warm setting and delicious cuisine“, comments a customer on Google. “ Excellent value for money“, appreciates another.

• ⏰Opening hours:
  • Monday to Friday: 12:00 – 00:00
  • Closed Saturday & Sunday
• (I.e.Avenue Jules Malou 26

5. Nona Merode

Located in Etterbeek, this restaurant offers fresh pizzas and pastas prepared with quality ingredients. There you can enjoy a delicious Pizza margherita for a very reasonable price.

Customers appreciate “ fresh produce and dough cooked over a wood fire“, and emphasize “ the warm and friendly atmosphere " of the restaurant. Nona in Mérode

The strong points of the Nona restaurant:

• Open kitchen: You can admire the chefs in action and see your fresh dishes being prepared.
• Pleasant terrace: Enjoy an outdoor meal on the terrace in front of the restaurant, ideal for sunny days.
• Economical option: If your budget is tight, you can share a pizza and enjoy the sunset in the Cinquantenaire park located nearby.

• ⏰Opening hours:
  • Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 14:30 p.m. & 18:00 p.m. – 22:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 12 a.m. - 00 p.m.
  • Sunday : Closed
• (I.e. Avenue de Mérode 30
• Price: €

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Conclusion

I hope that this selection of restaurants will allow you to discover new flavors in Brussels without breaking the bank. Enjoy your food !